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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
The characters were all so great and dynamic! The twists were fantastic and I just keep wanting to read the story. Really an excellent book!
This book kept me on my toes from the very first page!
5 stars. This exceeded all of my expectations. I read the synopsis at work and knew that I had to read it and I'm so glad I did.
This was my first Lisa Gardner book and I have to say I really liked her writing style. The story was intense and kept me on edge from the very beginning. It felt like I was watching a really good episode of The First 48 or something. It was so heavy and detailed on detective work and it was very fascinating to follow along and try to solve the crime along with the characters. The pacing was great and the character development was spot on. I felt attached to just about everyone.
I think Gardner handled the Telly's character very well. She could've easily made him a cliche and at times it felt like she was going to go down a certain, predictable path but didn't and I was so happy. He was a very complex character and I empathized with him and everything he went through.
Sharlah was a great character and a great example on how to write young characters without making them annoying (she was 13 and felt absolutely genuine) and inauthentic. I loved her spirit and her personality and her stubborness. I think she was so strong to have gone through all that she did at such a young age. Plus, the connection she had with her dog, Luka was the cutest thing ever.
Quincy and Rainie were endearing. I loved them separately, together and the way that they cared for Sharlah. I'm very interested in them as characters and their back story so I think I'm going to start from the beginning of this series and get to know them more.
Overall, if you are into detective and crime work with great characters then this one is for you.
This was my first Lisa Gardner book and I have to say I really liked her writing style. The story was intense and kept me on edge from the very beginning. It felt like I was watching a really good episode of The First 48 or something. It was so heavy and detailed on detective work and it was very fascinating to follow along and try to solve the crime along with the characters. The pacing was great and the character development was spot on. I felt attached to just about everyone.
I think Gardner handled the Telly's character very well. She could've easily made him a cliche and at times it felt like she was going to go down a certain, predictable path but didn't and I was so happy. He was a very complex character and I empathized with him and everything he went through.
Sharlah was a great character and a great example on how to write young characters without making them annoying (she was 13 and felt absolutely genuine) and inauthentic. I loved her spirit and her personality and her stubborness. I think she was so strong to have gone through all that she did at such a young age. Plus, the connection she had with her dog, Luka was the cutest thing ever.
Quincy and Rainie were endearing. I loved them separately, together and the way that they cared for Sharlah. I'm very interested in them as characters and their back story so I think I'm going to start from the beginning of this series and get to know them more.
Overall, if you are into detective and crime work with great characters then this one is for you.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was GOLD! Lisa has quickly become a favorite author. I really enjoy her writing style and the quick suspenseful thrills. Another great book by her!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rainie and Quincy now have an adopted daughter. Of course she gets involved in the action. This family is like that. A story well told that had me until the end. I had a family once. A key line for sure.